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Mr. Bigshot Badminton Indoor Courts is once again on the forefront of leading the way in promoting sports and fitness among the generals.

For two days this month, on July 16-17, 2010, this premier GenSan sports and recreation haven plays host to the 2nd Powerade Badminton Tournament.

Mr. Bigshot Indoor Badminton Courts has been the choice venue of local and national badminton competitions in General Santos City ever since it opened a few years back. Other than badminton courts, it houses a baskeball court and playing areas for pingpong and billiards inside one big warehouse.

Just outside the courts can be found the famous Six-Blings Ostrich Restaurant, the ICONS Restaurant, the San Mig Bar and the O-ohlang Seafood and Grill, among others.  This is the reason why its the favorite tournament venue in the city.

As for the 2nd Powerade Badminton Tournament, here are the prizes and the guidelines.  Thanks to Mr. Bigshot owner Bebot Haw for this.

The REGISTRATION FEE is P650.00 and it a Tournament Jersey and Dinner.

CATEGORIES & PRIZES:

? Men & Women Class G Champion P 3,000.00 + Medal
Runner Up 1,500.00 + Medal
? Men & Women’s Class F Champion 4,000.00 + Medal
Runner Up 2,000.00 + Medal
? Men & Women Class E Champion 4,000.00 + Medal
Runner Up 2,000.00 + Medal
? Men Class D Champion 4,000.00 + Medal
Runner Up 2,000.00 + Medal
? Women Supermix Champion 4,000.00 + Medal
Runner Up 2,000.00 + Medal
? Men Supermix Champion 5,000.00 + Medal
Runner Up 2,500.00 + Medal

RULES & GUIDELINES:

1. Tournament Format: Round Robin by Bracket
2. Scoring System: 1-21, best of three
3. Entry: Players are allowed to play in not more than two categories provided that he/she will take the consequence of having a short rest interval. Category that does not reach 5 entries is subject for cancellation.
4. Defaulting time: 10 minutes before schedule of game
5. Levelling: The Organizers reserve the right to qualify and disqualify the player/s entry. All entries are subject to screening and evaluation with the available list from various clubs as initial basis. Players who have played in the Regional and National Meets are not allowed to play in Class F and E. Players who played below their class levels will be automatically disqualified and games played will be forfeited. Supermix combinations must be B/D, C/C or A/E. Class G level is for Gensan residents only.
6. In case the levels of the players of the pair are not the same, the higher level player will be the basis in the classification of their category.
7. Deadline of submission of entries is on July 12, 2010. No more entries will be accepted after the deadline.
8. Opening Program and Competition Proper will start on July 16 (Friday) at 7:00PM. Players are advised to arrive at the venue at least 1 hour earlier for registration and distribution of tournament jersey.

For Registration and Reservations, please contact any of the following:

• MS. JENNETH MILLANAR – 09163243319 or 09322681888
• MR. ALLAN MARCILLA – 09216095014 or 09066900531
• ROCELYN MANERO –
• Mr. Bigshot Badminton Court – (083) 302-1961